easyJet recently made some interesting announcements that will have a positive impact on travel and employment in Scotland.
Firstly, easyJet announced that it will be introducing its fifth aircraft at Edinburgh Airport, which will create 60 new jobs. Secondly, the low cost airline stated that it will be replacing one of its aircrafts operating from Glasgow Airport, with an Airbus A320 which can seat 180 passengers.
Lastly, the company confirmed its new routes connecting Scotland with Athens, Grenoble and Tenerife, as well as a new domestic flight between Aberdeen and London Gatwick.
Not only is this good news for Edinburgh, but it is good news for Scotland.
Friday, 11 March 2011
Heathrow Bomb Scare Was A Hoax
The bomb scare alert at Heathrow airport yesterday turned out to be a hoax, in what was first reported to be a stand-off between police and a crazed suicide bomber turned out to be a 70 year old man innocent man that must have been terrified.
Officers surrounded the man after they had received bogus information that the man was carrying a bag with a bomb in it and was planning to kill himself and as many others as possible. Terminal 5 was evacuated in scenes of panic and chaos as cops could take no chances.
However the old man was totally innocent and was released without charge.
Officers surrounded the man after they had received bogus information that the man was carrying a bag with a bomb in it and was planning to kill himself and as many others as possible. Terminal 5 was evacuated in scenes of panic and chaos as cops could take no chances.
However the old man was totally innocent and was released without charge.
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Suicide Bomber At Heathrow
Police are in a stand off with a man who is threataning to blow himself up at Terminal 5 right now!!!...... More information as we get it.
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Spanish airport workers hold Government to ransom
Spanish airport workers are set to hold their Government to ransom after 19 days of strikes were confirmed by airport Unions. British tourists face more misery this summer after last year when BA strikes lasting 22 days caused chaos. Airport ground staff are disgruntled that the Spanish Government plans to sell 49% of the Madrid and Barcelona airport which they feel will put their jobs in jeopardy.
The strikes have been purposely timed to coincide with key popular dates through Easter and summer. The first strike date has been confirmed for April 20th with more strikes taking place throughout May, June and July.
Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary has indicated that if the strikes take place his airline will have to cancel 300 flights leaving some 57,000 passengers in limbo. He has called on the EU to take the right to strike away from the airport workers stating it was unacceptable airport workers could hold a country to ransom.
AENA the Spanish airport authority stated they would do everything in their power to avoid a strike. Airport travel news will keep you updated.
The strikes have been purposely timed to coincide with key popular dates through Easter and summer. The first strike date has been confirmed for April 20th with more strikes taking place throughout May, June and July.
Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary has indicated that if the strikes take place his airline will have to cancel 300 flights leaving some 57,000 passengers in limbo. He has called on the EU to take the right to strike away from the airport workers stating it was unacceptable airport workers could hold a country to ransom.
AENA the Spanish airport authority stated they would do everything in their power to avoid a strike. Airport travel news will keep you updated.
Monday, 7 March 2011
Girls Just Wanna Take Off
Cyndi Lauper wowed passengers at Buenos Aires airport last Friday as tempers were starting to flair over delays and cancellations to flights. The 57 year old star who was in the country following a sell out world-wide tour grabbed a airport microphone and started sing her well known classic.
Dressed in black headscarf and glasses the singer began her rendition prompting fellow passengers to join in and sing along with legendry star. The bizarre events can be seen below.
Dressed in black headscarf and glasses the singer began her rendition prompting fellow passengers to join in and sing along with legendry star. The bizarre events can be seen below.
Thursday, 3 March 2011
City of Derry to Tenerife with Ryanair
Residents of Northern Ireland are pleased at Ryanair’s recent announcement.
This April, Ryanair will launch its newest route in Northern Ireland that will connect City of Derry Airport to Tenerife. There will be weekly flights between the two destinations starting from April and running through the summer season. So if you have no plans for Easter this year, you should check for cheap flights to Tenerife. Ryanair also confirmed that it will continue to offer direct flights between City of Derry Airport and Alicante. It also offers flights to Faro in Portugal.
This news comes at a great time when people from the North West are starting to plan their summer holidays – and now they have a new route to choose from.
This April, Ryanair will launch its newest route in Northern Ireland that will connect City of Derry Airport to Tenerife. There will be weekly flights between the two destinations starting from April and running through the summer season. So if you have no plans for Easter this year, you should check for cheap flights to Tenerife. Ryanair also confirmed that it will continue to offer direct flights between City of Derry Airport and Alicante. It also offers flights to Faro in Portugal.
This news comes at a great time when people from the North West are starting to plan their summer holidays – and now they have a new route to choose from.
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Bird Attack Grounds Continental Plane
A bird caused an aircraft to make an emergency landing yesterday morning after it was sucked into the engine of a Continental Airlines 737-800. The plane which was bound for Houston, Texas had to make other arrangements when the incident occurred and landed at Dulles airport 17 minutes later.
A spokesman for Continental Airlines confirmed a bird had caused the aircraft to make an emergency landing but was pleased to announce no-one was injured in the process, passengers were being flown out of Dulles on alternative planes whilst the aircraft engine was being inspected for damage.
Other bird incidents causing problems for aircraft include a Boeing 777 and an Airbus A319 ran into migrating geese last March which caused both to make emergency landings.
A spokesman for Continental Airlines confirmed a bird had caused the aircraft to make an emergency landing but was pleased to announce no-one was injured in the process, passengers were being flown out of Dulles on alternative planes whilst the aircraft engine was being inspected for damage.
Other bird incidents causing problems for aircraft include a Boeing 777 and an Airbus A319 ran into migrating geese last March which caused both to make emergency landings.
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